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Independence National Historical Park is located in an urban area served by Interstates 95 and 676. The park is also easily accessible by public transportation, including SEPTA and PATCO mass transit routes. Whether you choose driving, the bus or the train, we recommend that you start your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. And, don't leave home without downloading the park's FREE mobile app - it has maps, information about public transportation and more!

By Car

See this Google Maps location. Also check out this link for directions. The GPS address for the Independence Visitor Center is 41 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Parking may be available (fee applies) at the Independence Visitor Center underground garage. Enter on either 5th or 6th Street, between Market and Arch Streets. There is also a parking garage (fee applies) on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets.

From Valley Forge and points west

Eastbound via I -76 and I-676
Exit from I-76 to I-676 (left exit), continue to 6th Street exit (Independence Hall exit), turn right on 6th Street. Parking may be available (fee applies) at the Independence Visitor Center underground garage on 6th Street between Arch and Market (left side of the street)

All SEPTA Regional Rail lines travel into Center City Philadelphia. The closest stop to the park is Jefferson Station (formerly known as Market East Station) at 11th and Market Streets. For more information, call (215) 580-7800 or visit the SEPTA Regional Rail website. The Independence Visitor Center is 6 blocks east (about a 10 minute walk) of Jefferson Station on Market Street. Visitors may also choose to ride the Market-Frankford El or a SEPTA bus from the Jefferson Station area to the Independence Visitor Center.

Arriving from Philadelphia International Airport? The SEPTA Airport line will take you to Jefferson Station.

By SEPTA Market-Frankford El

The 5th Street stop is located at 5th and Market Streets, just steps away from the Independence Visitor Center. See the schedule for the El on SEPTA's website.

Mailing Address:

143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA19106

Phone:

(215) 965-2305Use this number to talk to a park ranger at the visitor center desk for park information. Park rangers are available for calls daily from 8:30am to 5pm. During heavy visitation, park rangers are assisting other visitors and may not be able to answer the phone right away. For information about lodging and restaurants, contact the city concierge staff at 800-537-7676.